The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is one of the world's leading 
statistical agencies, recognized throughout the United States and 
around the world as a key source for the best and most comprehensive 
economic statistics available.  The data produced by BEA are among 
the most important tools used in decision-making by policy-makers in 
the Congress and the executive agencies, including the Council of 
Economic Advisors, the Federal Reserve, the Office of Management and 
Budget and the Treasury.  BEA's data are also used extensively by 
private businesses and a wide range of regional organizations, state 
and local governments, businesses and educational institutions.

Applications under this vacancy announcement will be considered under 
external competitive procedures only.  This vacancy is also being 
advertised under merit promotion procedures as BEA-BPD-2010-0001 
Supervisory Economist, ZP-0110-IV, BEA-M-JMW.

Each announcement requires a separate application using the on-line 
application system by logging into http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and 
clicking on "Search Jobs."  Merit promotion procedures apply to 
current or previous Federal employees in the competitive service who 
are eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement. 
Merit promotion procedures MAY also apply to applicants seeking 
consideration through a special appointing authority such as VRA, 
VEOA, Schedule A, etc. Please read the vacancy 
announcement to determine who may apply.

This vacancy is for a Supervisory Economist position as The Chief of 
the Office of Methodology and Special Studies Branch, Balance of 
Payments Division located at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 
Bureau of Economic Analysis in Washington, DC.

The Chief of the Methodology and Special Studies Branch manages and 
directs professional staff and provides leadership and direction to 
the Balance and Payments Division's programs that evaluate and 
improve methodology and data quality, document existing programs, 
analyze and interpret international transactions, and release and 
disseminate publications.  The Chief of the Methodology and Special 
Studies Branch also provides economic advice and counsel on important 
agency programs and may spearhead interagency programs or conduct 
presentations for outside officials on keys programs, in support of 
BEA's Strategic Plan.

BEA has been ranked by its employees as one of the top federal 
agencies for which to work.  It has a dynamic and motivated staff, 
and encourages professional growth.  BEA has an unparalleled location 
in the heart of downtown D.C., only blocks from the White House and 
within walking distance to three Metro lines.  The Penn Quarter, 
Logan and Dupont Circles, and the Kennedy and Verizon Centers are all 
within walking distance.  This location provides for a unique balance 
of intellectual pursuit during the day and a wealth of cultural and 
social activities after work.

This position is in the competitive service.

The Full Promotion Potential of this position is ZP-05.

Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.

• Applications will be accepted from only United States citizens.
• One year of specialized experience at the next lower band
• If your resume is incomplete, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Employment subject to completion of satisfactory investigation/clearance.
• Requested supplemental documents must be faxed to USAJOBS and received
• by the closing date. This requirement applies to ALL applicants.